Lease Operator

About the role

Lease Operator position located in Wheeling, WV / Ohio Valley Area. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lease Operator to support oil and gas production operations in the Wheeling area. The ideal candidate will have prior field experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for daily well surveillance, production optimization, basic maintenance, and accurate reporting of field data.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities
• Monitor, optimize, and maintain oil and gas production systems
• Conduct production tests using established procedures
• Perform minor repairs on surface production and injection equipment
• Operate production and injection equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain compressors, separators, gas lift systems, dehydration units, VRUs, GPUs, and burners
• Collect, record, and report daily production data including gas/liquid volumes, well pressures, and chemical usage
• Perform regulatory and compliance inspections as required
• Utilize SCADA systems and other computer-based monitoring/trending software
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe field locations

Requirements

• 2+ years of oil and gas production / lease operator experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Experience with gas compression and dehydration systems preferred
• Familiarity with SCADA or similar monitoring systems
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, reporting)
• Ability to work independently on night shift
• Must be reliable and safety-focused
• Clean driving record required (must be insurable)

Pay

$21.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

7 on / 7 off – Day Shift (84‑hour rotation)